The Beginner's Guide to Winning the Nobel Prize: Advice for Young Scientists

Great book but is definitely not about winning the Nobel Prize. Also, the advice is nothing unique. The real gem of this book is how it discusses the author's path to success, his interests and investment in science, and the sacrifices he and his family made to get there.I appreciated his humor and his ability to tell an engaging story. If you're interested in learning about the backgrounds behind sciences' most accomplished this is a great start. Recommended for those entering college.

Such a good read

I just got done reading this. I would say that this book should be required reading for anyone considering a life in the biomedical sciences. One star off because I thought chapter two was a bit tiresome.

This is a good book for a young scientist with big dreams to read. For my own purposes, which included research into the Nobel Prize recommendation candidate positioning and marketing ... eh ... not so much. Good advice, though, for a kid thinking about a career in science.

It's interesting to consider the trajectory of this scientist. He was a brainy boy from the 'burbs who through calmness, consistency and curiosity earned the Nobel Prize. He reflects on what science is, and what it offers to everyone. The book is easy to read in that the author seems very modest and generous, although I struggled to follow some of the more technical explanation. That's part of the pleasure of the read for me.

This book is hard to read for all the ego Dr. Doherty has.

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Review of `The Beginner's Guide to Winning the Nobel Prize: A Life in Science' by Peter Doherty.CITATION: Doherty, P. (2007). The Beginner's Guide to Winning the Nobel Prize: A Life in Science. Melbourne: Miegunyah Press.REVIEWER: Dr W. P. PalmerPeter Doherty was awarded the Nobel prize for physiology and medicine jointly with a Swiss colleague, Rolf Zinkernagel, for their work on `the nature of the cellular immune defence' in 1996.The title should be taken with a `pinch of salt' as no one could plan a career so as to win a Nobel Prize. Doherty's 282 page book is not always serious, providing several humorous anecdotes and quotes "It helps to have a sense of humour and, when you are talking the talk and walking the walk, to look down as well as up" which is to avoid stepping in the metaphorical `deep doo-doo'. The book is informative, proving mainly interesting reading, though I did find it dull in parts; it is sincere throughout and as Doherty becomes less involved in practical day to day research, he gives a lot of time to helping the image of science in Australia.His chapter 7- Through different prisms: science and religion- touches on evolution and `creationism' and abortion issues and will not be appreciated by all, though he generally keeps to a middle of the road scientific viewpoint.It is a book worthwhile reading.BILL PALMER

This book is not just about winning the Nobel prize but about how to maximise one's own potential. It encourages self confidence and drive which the writer obviously feels is within everyone's capability.

Bought as a gift, recipient found it very interesting.

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